Assemblyman Charles Mainor, D-Jersey City, is hosting an outdoor town hall meeting Wednesday to launch his “PEACE on Gun Violence” initiative to help address gun violence in New Jersey.

The initiative calls on Gov. Christie to take action on gun violence prevention legislation that has stalled in his office since being approved by the Legislature, according to Mainor, who also represents Bayonne.

“The prevalence of gun violence, particularly in our urban communities is reaching epidemic proportions. Entire communities are being terrorized by thugs who value pride and revenge more than they do human life. We can no longer sit idly by as neighborhood streets turn into war zones,” said Mainor, who chairs the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

“We have a responsibility to all of our residents, especially the ones suffering the most. How many more innocent people must die before we decide that keeping residents safe and preventing gun deaths is a cause worth supporting?”

The launch and town hall meeting will be held 6 to 7 p.m. on Lexington Avenue between Bergen Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard.

The event comes in light of increased gun violence in Jersey City, particularly at the corner of Lexington and Bergen avenues, Mainor stated in a release.

Mainor will be joined by newly elected Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and the Jersey City council at the meeting, the release states.

Mainor’s initiative involves creating opportunities for residents to voice their safety concerns to police, establishing strong block watch groups, meeting with National Rifle Association members to discuss areas of concern and opportunities for mutual agreement and passing tougher gun laws.